Cathodic oxygen-reduction-reaction-mediated active peroxide for oxidizing cyclohexanone to ε-caprolactone

Chemical Communications 2026

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Authors: Long Chen, Shanyong Chen, Xiaoqing Qiu
DOI: 10.1039/d6cc00041j
Cited by: 3
References: 42

Abstract

An ORR-mediated electro-thermochemical cascade reaction system is proposed for ε-caprolactone synthesis. The reactive peroxide generated via the in situ electro-reduction of O 2 at the cathode subsequently oxidizes cyclohexanone to ε-caprolactone.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion Advanced oxidation water treatment CO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts

Publication details

Journal / source
Chemical Communications
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
62
Issue
16
Pages
4791–4795
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN